Tanker truck breakdown closes Rte. 20 east exit on Rte. 9

The Rte. 9 westbound ramp to Rte. 20 east is closed after a tanker truck carrying a corrosive material broke down early this morning, police said.

The Rte. 9 westbound ramp to Rte. 20 east is closed after a tanker truck carrying a corrosive material broke down early this morning, police said.

The tanker truck was traveling eastbound on Rte. 20 shortly after 9 a.m. when the truck lost its connection to the trailer. The nose of the trailer was touching the ground when a passing vehicle struck the trailer. No injuries were reported, police said.

The trailer was carrying four barrels of a corrosive material, which police described as a very strong bleach. None of the barrels leaked during the incident and local hazardous materials crews were are on scene transferring the barrels to another tanker truck, police said.

Police expect the ramp will be closed for about another hour. Traffic is being diverted to several nearby roads, police said.

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